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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.01, 6,046.52 and 1,433.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.01, 6,046.52 and 1,433.97 is: 2,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.01 : 6,046.52 = 1,433.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.01/6,046.52 = 1,433.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.01x = 6,046.52 × 1,433.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.01x = 8,670,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670,521.11/4,031.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.96

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